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Pepto-Bismol

PEPTO-BISMOL CHERRY LIQUID


Pepto-Bismol cherry liquid

Relieves stomach discomfort with a great-tasting cherry flavor.

A liquid formula with a cherry taste that relieves heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Available in 8-, 12-, and 16-ounce bottles.


Drug Facts

Active Ingredient
(in each 15 ml Tablespoon)		 Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

Uses relieves • heartburn • indigestion • upset stomach • nausea • diarrhea

(Also relieves traveler’s diarrhea and gas, belching, and fullness due to overindulgence in food and drink.)

Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flulike symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea or vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are:

  • Allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
  • Taking other salicylate products

Do not use if you have:

  • An ulcer
  • A bleeding problem
  • Bloody or black stool

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • Fever
  • Mucus in the stool

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for:

  • Anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • Diabetes
  • Gout
  • Arthritis

When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • Symptoms get worse
  • Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • Diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • Shake well before use.
  • For accurate dosing, use dose cup.
  • Adults and children 12 years and over:
    1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 ml) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
  • Do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 ml) in 24 hours.
  • Use until diarrhea stops, but not more than 2 days.
  • Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor.
  • Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.

Other Information

  • Each Tbsp contains: sodium 6 mg
  • Low sodium
  • Sugar free
  • Salicylate 118 mg
  • Protect from freezing
  • Avoid excessive heat (more than 104° F or 40° C).
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.

Inactive Ingredients: benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water

Questions? 1-800-717-3786

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